Market Overview - Wall Street has experienced a rally, with major indexes reaching new all-time closing highs, driven by optimism surrounding trade deals and a robust earnings season [1] - Despite the rally, concerns about the economy persist, particularly regarding elevated inflation and the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates [2][5] - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates in the range of 4.25-4.5% during its July policy meeting, influenced by strong retail sales data [4][5] Dividend-Paying Stocks - Cautious investors may consider dividend-paying stocks as a means to generate steady income and protect capital amid market volatility [3] - Teck Resources Limited (TECK) announced a dividend of $0.09 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.10% and a payout ratio of 25% [8] - Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) declared a dividend of $0.63 per share, yielding 0.95% with a payout ratio of 35% [10] - Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) announced a dividend of $0.15 per share, yielding 2.18% and a payout ratio of 57% [12] - Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) declared a dividend of $0.50 per share, with a yield of 0.26% and a payout ratio of 9% [14]

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The latest CNBC Fed survey showing that the Fed chair race is heating up. Senior economics reporter Steve Leeman joins us right now with more. Good morning, Steve. Morning, Becky.The Fed expected to hold rates steady at its meeting this week and route to an expected September cut and respondents to the CNBC Fed survey see a three-way tie in the race to replace Fed Chair Jal. I'll get to that in a second. Here are the Fed specs.100% said the Fed won't cut in July, but 27% think it should. That reflects agree ...

Czech interest-rate cuts are “almost certainly” over for now as the central bank tackles inflation risks from soaring property prices, consumer spending and an improving economic outlook https://t.co/rVR3fGOhKQ ...

Chile’s central bank will likely cut its interest rate by a quarter-point on Tuesday, lowering borrowing costs for the first time this year as policymakers seize on an improving inflation outlook https://t.co/ZNQy56myYv ...

And President Trump's trade agreement with the European Union came just four days after Japan also agreed to 15% tariffs and major investments in the United States. But some economic experts fear the new deals are unbalanced and could hurt economic growth. Meanwhile, the White House is moving on as this week top officials from the Trump administration are meeting with their Chinese counterparts for their third round of economic talks.High stakes there. Joining us now, senior economics reporter for Axios, Co ...

The Fed kicking off its two-day FOMC meeting today. The central bank widely expected to hold rates steady. Joining us right now is Goldman Sachs's vice chairman Rob Kaplan.He is a former Dallas Fed president. Good morning to you. Good morning.What do you think uh we are going to to hear from this Fed. I I doubt they're going to they're going to change the policy anytime soon. I imagine it's going to be about what we actually hear from the man himself, but that's probably going to come later tomorrow.What ar ...

In an interview with Jordan B. Peterson, Michael Saylor pointed out that technological progress should naturally lead to lower prices, yet in reality, people rarely feel its effects. The key reason lies in monetary expansion. If productivity rises 20% a year, prices should drop 20%.But if the money supply grows 10%, prices only fall 10%.That missing 10%? It's quietly stolen through inflation. Gold, once seen as sound money, isn’t perfect. Fiat is worse—currencies like the Argentine peso and Russian ruble ha ...

South Africa’s move to a lower 3% inflation target may be phased in by the end of 2027, Bank of America said https://t.co/11rrqbRikT ...

The Philippine central bank will consider lowering its key interest rate at its next policy meeting in August, according to Governor Eli Remolona, against a backdrop of slower inflation. https://t.co/9wPeiqFxil ...